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The Paddan Tour. 50 min. Hop on board the popular and classic Paddan sightseeing boats – a must-visit when in Gothenburg! With humor, the guide tells the story of Gothenburg. Departure point: Kungsportsplatsen. Highlights: Top-rated tour – see the canals, harbor, and other landmarks.
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- 2024
- 50 min
- Sightseeing by Boat
- “Cheese Slicer”
- The Port of Gothenburg
The traditional Paddan tour begins at Kungsportsplatsen, which is located only a few meters from the main tourist office. In very flat boats you pass under twenty low bridges. You can see the city from the water, but also a part of the port. Every year around 100,000 Gothenburg visitors travel with these canal boats. Many native Gothenburgers like ...
One bridge on the route to the harbour is so low that you have to crouch on the floor in front of your seat. In Gothenburg this bridge is called “cheese slicer” – which is typical Gothenburg humor. Under another bridge you just have to duck your head. All in all, the Paddan canal boats travel under 20 bridges. In the city centre you get to see the ...
In the port you will pass by the naval museum Maritiman, the tall ship Viking, and the red and white high-rise building which in Gothenburgis just called the “lipstick”. To the west you pass by the dry dock shipyard and the new district Lindholmen, a district with modern office buildings and educational institutions. Near the tower Sjömanstornet th...
Ride on the canals of Gothenburg’s inner-city center or go out into its famous archipelago – it’s all up to you! Our Paddan tour through Gothenburg takes you through the historic moat and canals to show you the most beautiful sights from the water.
Paddan on Säveån. On the old moat to the Göta River in Gothenburg. 4,6. (2065 reviews on Google) Premiere May 2024. from SEK 360. Book. Unique historical guided boat tour. Beautiful waterways with a rich bird life. Free cancellation up to 24h before departure. About this tour. Welcome to a tour of the lush Säveån!
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699 reviews. #3 of 21 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Gothenburg. Boat Tours. Write a review. See all photos. About. The classic city tour on the Paddan boats shows you the beauty of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. The tour takes you under 20 bridges and out to the harbour. Gothenburg, Sweden.
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The Paddan boat takes you all the way out into river Göta Älv and Gothenburg's harbour. Boat trips with Paddan depart during spring, summer and autumn and also during the autumn holidays. This year the Paddan trip to Liseberg is back!
Paddan. Sightseeing along the canals of Gothenburg. Step aboard the Paddan sightseeing boats in the centre of the city at Kungsportsplatsen. See the old moat and canals that date from the 17th century while learning about the history of Gothenburg’s construction and defence. During this tour you will pass by famous sights – the opera house ...
